5 speed swap problems

[Stonegrave]

so, ive got everything unbolted, and ready for the subframe to come down. (all thats left are the 4 subframe bolts). everyone from toyota told me to just use one of the fender mounted engine cradles, and bolt it to the hoist eyes. well, i didnt remember ever seeing any on it, but i figured i was wrong considering the info came from a toyota tech. got this thing all set up, and then realized there isnt any. the two best spots i could find with the wire im working with to hold this thing was onto the alternator bracket and the drivers side intake manifold brace. thinking about it, im not sure how great those locations are(the bracket i think is fine, im worried about the plenum). any thoughts? anyone use different spots? (keep in mind im too lazy/stubborn to take off the exhaust manifolds like i should to bolt it to one of the studs, so thats out of the question) after the subframe is out of the way, im going to support the bottom of the engine with a jack, so it will only be hanging for however long that will take. thanks!

[Chris Crash]

My tranny dropped right out of the bottom when I worked on it a year ago. Just had to turn the end that connects to engine towards the front of the car and it will pop right out.

Just be careful though man. Mine didn't come out at first so I just let it sit on the sub-frame. As I pushed it out of the shop, the whole transmission fell off the subframe, dented the radiator, hit the ground and caused a bit of damage to the flywheel. So make sure you secure it anytime you move it!

[bigbird]

PM eye8pussies, hes got hands on experiance with the 5 speed swap.

[Stonegrave]

allrighty, thanks for the advice. trans swap almost finished.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2173282

page 2, check it out.

[Eye8Pussies]

hey...I was reading your post, but I actually don't understand what you're asking...